Head Start Lead Teacher - 0-3 (Leadership Role)

Mary Crane Center; Chicago (IL); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 52.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Sign-on bonus

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Professional development and growth

Collaborative team environment

Zusammenfassung

Mary Crane Center in Chicago is seeking a Lead Teacher to guide a Head Start classroom and lead a dedicated teaching team. You will plan daily lessons, supervise staff, and foster a structured, engaging environment where children thrive.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, family partnerships, and compliance with early childhood standards, with a $1,500 sign-on bonus and comprehensive benefits. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development required.
• Gateways Level 5 ECE + Infant/Toddler Credential required.
• Strong leadership and classroom management skills.
• Ability to manage documentation, assessments, and compliance.

Aufgaben

• Lead and manage a preschool classroom.
• Plan and implement daily lessons using Creative Curriculum.
• Support children’s development across social, emotional, and cognitive domains.
• Build strong relationships with families through communication and conferences.
• Supervise and support Assistant Teachers and classroom staff.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Classroom management

Curriculum planning

Family engagement

Documentation

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in ECE or Child Development

Gateways Level 5 ECE + Infant/Toddler Credential

Jobbeschreibung

Mary Crane Center in Chicago is seeking a Lead Teacher to guide a Head Start classroom and lead a dedicated teaching team. You will plan daily lessons, supervise staff, and foster a structured, engaging environment where children thrive.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, family partnerships, and compliance with early childhood standards, with a $1,500 sign-on bonus and comprehensive benefits. Equal opportunity employer.